Interested in Membership?

Toni Lindsey serves as the Director of Governmental Affairs and Leadership Arkansas Program Director for the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas. In these roles, she fosters relationships with local chambers, business leaders, and elected officials across Northwest Arkansas and the state, while representing the priorities of the State Chamber and AIA before committees, boards, state agencies, the Governor’s Office, the Arkansas Legislature and in Washington, D.C.

Prior to her current position, Toni spent more nearly 17 years with the University of Arkansas Department of Athletics, where she served as Director of Special Events and Television Show Coordinator for the Head Football and Basketball Coaches’ Shows. During her tenure, she led the planning and execution of numerous high-profile events, including the year-long 100 Years of Razorback Athletics celebration, Tailgate at the Top, Signing Day Arkansas, Rockin’ with the Razorbacks, and the Razorback Football Kickoff Luncheon. She also played a lead role in milestone events such as the 1994 National Championship Basketball Reunion (2009), the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the 1964 National Championship Football Team (2014) and served on the committee for the retirement gala honoring legendary track coach John McDonnell.

Originally from Jacksonville, Arkansas, Toni and her husband, Michael, reside in Bentonville with their son, Thomas Gray—an open-heart surgery warrior who inspires their family daily—and his four-legged best friend, Hee Hee. She is also a proud bonus mom to Bailey, a 2026 Graduate of NYU Law School in New York City, and Amelia, who just completed her first year of graduate school at NYU.